Mini Party Cupcakes

March 20, 2014

In a perfect world, everybody would have the time needed to make cupcakes and frosting from scratch.

Unfortunately, the world doesn’t work that way. Which is why so many of us resort to supermarket cupcakes. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. Not the fancy bakery cupcakes. I’m talking about the ones with neon frosting that have a slightly odd aftertaste.

Today I’m offering an alternative to supermarket cupcakes. A simple and supremely moist chocolate cupcake with classic buttercream frosting. Instead of making an emergency trip to the grocery store (which will undoubtedly take you longer than expected and result in unanticipated purchases), consider making your own from scratch.

Get The Chocolate Cake Recipe

I used this chocolate cake recipe, which is amazingly moist and decadent. It’s the same recipe I used to make the cupcakes pictured below, which are topped with a tart and tangy raspberry buttercream frosting:

This is a great recipe to have up your sleeve for virtually any type of get-together:

Classic Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature

2 tablespoons cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 to 4 cups powdered sugar

Colored sprinkles

Instructions

Place butter, cream, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until smooth. Add powdered sugar, a cup at a time, and mix well. Add extra cream or powdered sugar, if necessary, to achieve desired consistency. Chill until ready to frost cupcakes.

Spread frosting directly on cupcakes, or use a piping bag to make a pretty design. Top with sprinkles. Chill cupcakes until ready to serve.

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3 Comments on “Mini Party Cupcakes”

Looks amazing! And you’re right- trips to the grocery store ALWAYS take way longer than they should – plus the grocery store cupcakes are alway dry and gross. Totally going this route next time (although my frosting won’t look nearly as beautiful as yours)